Shyne

Two Day Recap

It must be nice to be a meteorologist. They’re constantly wrong and yet they never seem to get called on it. Of course I understand that weather isn’t an exact science. That doesn’t change the fact that, when I go to bed expecting to wake up to a dusting of snow and I get up and there are a couple inches and it’s still coming down, I’m not a happy camper. Should be a fun drive in to work.

As suspected, the first day was all orientation. Wow. Long day. Parts of it were cool, like learning about the history of the city, but going over benefits and such, ugh. I had read all of that stuff a zillion times before I ever even got in the building. We did, however, have some good laughs at our table and the guys at the table were all pretty cool. I met a guy that has five Emmy’s. Oh yeah, and the coffee dude hit on me. I asked if they took credit cards. He said nope, only cash. Or jewelry. Or phone numbers. Ha! Nice try. Meh, I still got it. 🙂

Yesterday was a bit more eventful. I got sworn in (yep, seriously, with a judge and everything). I got my magic badge (with a picture that doesn’t suck!) to open up many doors in several buildings. Met a bunch of people, now I just have to attempt to remember their names. Got settled in my new space although I really need to personalize it. Started looking into a new program to use for work. Learned that I might be using a lot of SQL. Found a possible perk that I wasn’t expecting (but that’s for several months down the road yet). All in all, great day. AND I made it home in record time yesterday…or record out of the two days I’ve gone to town.

So far, no complaints. People are nice. Everyone is helpful. The commute doesn’t totally suck (thanks BV-Pittsburgh for numbing the pain well in advance). Haven’t been bored yet, probably won’t ever be. Scheduling is still flexible. Casual Friday, WHAT?!?! Yep, life is good.

A posting isn’t complete if I don’t mention something about pole. The Sweet Emotion choreography went surprisingly well. I think that I may be getting better at choreography on the fly, so maybe I’ll figure out how to freestyle soon. Weeeeee!

Off to brave the snow! Have a fantastic Thursday!

Starting Over….Again

When the blog has been on hiatus for this long, it’s due to one of two things: 1) I’m lazy. 2) I’m crazy…busy. Sometimes, a combination of the two. Number tow, yeah, that’s the current status.

Today is my first day of the new job. I’ll be doing some programming for the City. Finally, I’ll be putting my degree to use. I’m hoping (expecting, really) to be challenged on a daily basis and I’m hoping to learn what we country folk like to call a shit-ton. I’m nervous and excited, but I’m sure that’s to be expected. There won’t be much to report about today, though, as it’s all orientation, all day. I think today might be a little painful.

Speaking of painful, hello, hip. You know, most days, I just have a mild dislike for you. Today, of all days, I hate you. You woke me up from sleep again. I will give you credit for not being that “OMG someone just stabbed me” pain. Instead, you were just that dull, deep ache that won’t go away no matter what position I lay in. That’s ok. You think you’re tough? Yeah, meet a few extra-strength Tylenol with my oatmeal.

Perhaps, just perhaps, hip, you hurt because of yesterday’s choreography. I didn’t make it difficult, but you did. You won’t hold me back though. I’m getting much better at choreography on the fly. I can’t be far from actually being able to freestyle, lol.

Let the games begin!

Am I 40 yet?!?!

Probably seems like a strange question. A lot of people seem to dread the big 4-0, but not I. I have big plans for that number. You see, a lot of women may feel that they lose their looks as they get older. I, on the other hand, feel the exact opposite. I was an ugly duckling for a long time, but not any more. I’m feeling that, at 38, I am the prettiest I’ve ever been. Take that childhood and teen years that made me feel all yucky! I’m thinking by the time I hit 40, I’ll be runway ready. Ok, maybe not runway ready since I’m still only 5’2″, but maybe some print. Here’s the first pic in my portfolio:

Boudoir shoot — First from a series with Holly Strebel Photography

So, first, much love for Holly of Holly Strebel Photography for getting this awesome shot. Perhaps I should be a body part model. These parts look pretty good by my eye! 🙂 There’s a particular shot that I can’t wait to see all prettied up and I can’t wait to share it! Holly does families and newborn shots, but she’s expanding her portfolio and I was glad to help.

On the same day that I had the photo shoot, we also had our January Showcase at Boulder Spirals. All of the girls did so wonderfully! Such an awesome community to be a part of. I was channeling the late, great, Etta James with my performance.

With my own very critical eye, I still see things to work on, but wow, even I will admit that I came a long way since the last performance. I made a goal for myself to enter a competition this year because it would be a good experience. Perhaps, just perhaps, maybe I’ll even..gasp…do well!

That was my weekend in a nutshell. Oh, except for Brewfest which was also fantastic. Can you say Vanilla Caramel Porter? Oh my goodness delicious! But oh my goodness must contain all of the calories in the world. That would be a special treat beer. I am not rocking hard into week THREE of P90X2 to be blowing it with beer, delicious beer.

Go out there and get yourself some Monday! Big things poppin!!

Things on Tuesday – Bringing It Back

Sometimes, I know that I should write even if it’s only a little bit. Luckily, when I thought that today, I remembered Things on Tuesday. A blog – in bulletpoints.

Lowlights

I am really sore. My glutes are screaming in pain and the foam roller is probably just aggravating them. But of course, I won’t stop rolling. I’m running this show, muscles. You’re going to do what I want.
That’s it.

Highlights

I’m into week 2 of the Foundation section of P90X2. I’m feeling good about it. I still hate Plyocide.
My body seems to remember actually being in shape and I’m toning up fairly quickly. I’m getting that wide shoulder, small waist triangle. Didn’t love it before, more okay with it now since the boobs balance it out.
Absolutely LOVED my mixed levels class last night. So many of the fun folks that I see all the time but don’t always get to take class with, let alone teach. Good times!
Crazy busy fun weekend! Brewfest, photo shoot, showcase, afterparty, please don’t do anything but rest your body on Sunday!
Choreography for said showcase is moving right along. Should be since I have a mere five days until performing with many things between now and then.

That’s it.

Short one today. Much to do with little time to do it! Have a kickass day!

Sunday Funday

Since yesterday was a super lazy Saturday, I neglected my P90X duties. But never fear, I simply swapped my rest day, today for yesterday. You know what that means? Balance and Power Sunday. I found this workout to be more like what I was expecting from P90X…the impossible.

Things learned this morning?

I do not have as much core strength as I thought.
For the amount of balance I seem to have, I might be missing some toes AND have an inner ear infection.

Sidebar: I’m watching the Pens as I type and COME ON!!! Score on the power play!!

Anywho, back to P90X. Lots of stability ball exercises in this one which equals a lot of my face in the floor/stability ball. So. Effing. Difficult. But, that’s what I was looking for so I’m not complaining, just realizing that I have a long way to go.

Sidebar again: Am I seriously seeing a commercial for something called Full Metal Jousting?!?! WTF.

Not one to sit still for very long, it’s off to the studio today for a pole party. Then back home to work out my routine for the showcase. Hey, nothing like cutting it close, right? Eh, I do my best work under pressure. Combining chair and pole makes it a smidge easier for me. And I get to move slowly since I said no hip-hop. Not ready to go there just yet.

Looking forward to next week. Tackling another week of P90X, teaching a new pole class, and only the universe knows what other fun stuff might come my way (I mean besides the things that I have planned like BrewFest, a photo shoot with a fellow Club Med alumni, and the showcase.).

Oh yeah, there’s football today too. Since both teams can’t lose, I’m skipping that game altogether. But, I think the Giants will take the Niners giving us a Giants/Ravens Super Bowl where the Ravens win and Ray Lewis retires much to the delight of Steeler Nation. I will only be happy about the last part. Enjoy the games.

Shyne

Two Day Recap

Starting Over….Again

Am I 40 yet?!?!

Things on Tuesday – Bringing It Back

Sunday Funday

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Ghosts (of Days Gone By)

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